Allen vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Allen Rank #574

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Drew mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Allen and Drew boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.